NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Tansei 4

Launch Time
Sun Feb 17, 1980 00:40 UTC

First flight of Mu-III S.

Rocket

Mu-III S
ISAS
Status: Retired
Payload to LEO: 290 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 8

Mission Details

Tansei 4

Tansei 4 was launched by Japan. The objectives of this launch were for the confirmation of the new satellite launcher M-3S rocket and the testing of new technology for future satellites. All onboard instruments operated satisfactorily.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 134.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit

Location

Mu Pad, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Stats

1980

15th orbital launch attempt

Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science

12th mission
1st mission of 1980
10th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission

Mu-III

8th mission
1st mission of 1980
7th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission